CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

A gasket in the unit can fail, posing a risk of poisonous carbon monoxide gas leaking into the home.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • February 21, 2008

Rinnai Recalls Wall Furnaces Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard

The recall involves Rinnai EnergySaver Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556. They are either natural gas or LP gas (propane) fueled. The following model numbers are included in the recall: Model RHFE-431 FAIII-N FAIII-P WTA-N WTA-P WTA-72B-N WTA-76B-N Model RHFE-556 FAIII-N FAIII-P WTA-N WTA-P The model number is printed on the top of the rating plate located on the right side of the unit. The recall includes only those units manufactured from February 2000 through December 2007. The manufacturing date code is the first four digits of the serial number, written as YY MM, and is located at the bottom of the rating plate.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the furnace immediately and contact the firm to arrange for the installation of a free repair kit.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Rinnai toll-free at (866) 746-8344 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.wallfurnacerecall.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Wholesale distributors nationwide to contractors and dealers from February 2000 through December 2007 for between $1,600 and $1,900.
Injuries
Rinnai has received 11 reports of carbon monoxide leaking from the furnace. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.
Recall Number
08199

Product Information

Product Name
Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, Models RHFE 431 and RHFE 556
Product Type
Furnaces
Number of Units
About 52,000
Manufacturer Name
Rinnai America Corp., of Peachtree City, Ga.
Manufactured In
Japan

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Rinnai toll-free at (866) 746-8344 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.wallfurnacerecall.com